Kirk Whalen performs " Down The Road” on River City Beats
Kirk is a self proclaimed “Grandpa-Music generator”, but he's not content simply recreating the sounds of a by-gone era. Growing up in south Georgia to musical grandparents, twangy country and Appalachian folk became part of his DNA at an early age, but he also fell in love with the sounds of 70’s punk, garage rock, and synthpop.
River City Beats presents Kirk Whalen
Kirk is a self proclaimed “Grandpa-Music generator”, but he's not content simply recreating the sounds of a by-gone era. Growing up in south Georgia to musical grandparents, twangy country and Appalachian folk became part of his DNA at an early age, but he also fell in love with the sounds of 70’s punk, garage rock, and synthpop.
River City Plus: Kirk Whalen debuts new music video of “Trading Today”
Kirk is a self proclaimed “Grandpa-Music generator”, but he's not content simply recreating the sounds of a by-gone era. Growing up in south Georgia to musical grandparents, twangy country and Appalachian folk became part of his DNA at an early age, but he also fell in love with the sounds of 70’s punk, garage rock, and synthpop.
Sun Child: From Solo Project to Folk Ensemble, Announces Tour
Sun Child, a dreamy folk band hailing from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, has blossomed from a solo project into an incandescent ensemble. Originally the brainchild of Brooke Garwood, the band's evolution is marked by the release of their new single, "Ghost," which signifies a new chapter for the group. In exciting news for fans, Sun Child has announced an upcoming tour, bringing their ethereal melodies and harmonious performances to a wider audience. This tour promises to be a significant milestone in their journey, further establishing Sun Child as a noteworthy presence in the folk music scene.
Acclaimed Pianist returns for special Jacksonville Jazzfest Performance
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend at Met Park and Daily's Place. Tomas Jonsson won the 2023 Jazz Piano Competition. After touring with his Tomas Jazz Trio, he returns to Jacksonville for a special performance."It is an honor to return to Jacksonville after a year with my Jazz Trio. I look forward to performing in an intimate setting like Breezy Jazz House. It will be much different from the pressure of competing in the Florida Theater or in front of thousands of jazz fans on stage at the festival. Breezy Jazz House is the premier jazz venue in Jacksonville, bringing nationally acclaimed jazz musicians and groups to perform in an elegant supper club atmosphere." www.breezyjazzhouse.com
River City Beats Presents: Bethany LaRoche
Bethany LaRoche is a Jacksonville native that’s been playing music live in the area for more than 10 years. You can catch her playing all your favorite songs every weekend somewhere in the bold city. She’s most excited to have a brand new EP coming out this summer.
Local couple bringing joy with faith based messages
DJ Carl Allen and his wife Beverly have been on TV for 22 years praying for people in need and would like to know Jesus. They're show "Bless the Mic" airs on CW 17 every 3rd and 4th Saturday. They have also been helping to feed and minister to people in the streets for over 35 years. You can find their Jesus Bus at various family friendly events all around Jacksonville. www.developingdestiny.net
River City Plus: Know before you go Rockville 2024
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
Welcome to Rockville back for 13th year
After record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 music fans over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of a 5th music stage and 50 additional bands, bringing the total music lineup to an impressive 150 bands for Welcome To Rockville 2024.
River City Beats Presents: Bethany LaRoche
Bethany LaRoche is a Jacksonville native that’s been playing music live in the area for more than 10 years. You can catch her playing all your favorite songs every weekend somewhere in the bold city. She’s most excited to have a brand new EP coming out this summer.
River City Beats presents Steven Cade
Steven Cade won the award for Best Country Christmas Pop Song for his original Christmas song “Still Find Christmas” at the Holiday Music and Film Awards hosted at the Salem Center in Jacksonville, FL. This success, along with more recent releases like “Amazing Grace” and “What Would Kenny Chesney Do,” highlights his talent for creating enduring melodies.
Barefoot Reggie brings Trop Rock beats to River City Live
Reggie Starrett, a versatile singer, songwriter, and musician, boasts an impressive array of accolades. Notably, he clinched the 2019 People’s Choice Award and earned a nomination for the 2019 TRMA Male Vocalist of the Year. Additionally, his songwriting prowess has been recognized with the TRMA Song of the Year Award in both 2017 and 2018.
River City Beats presents The Jonas Lorence Band
Growing up aboard a sailboat amidst Florida’s coastal beauty, Jonas Lorence’s heart remains tethered to the Sunshine State despite his relocation to Texas. Fondly recalling Florida as a cherished second home, Jonas Lorence Band has left its musical mark across the state, with vibrant performances echoing through iconic locales like St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach. From salty sea breezes to the lively rhythms of Funky Little Beach Town, the essence of Florida permeates Jonas Lorence’s musical journey, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the Sunshine State.
Dharma Jax bringing Cuban flair to St. Patrick’s celebrations
Dharma Jax consists of three members who landed in Jacksonville from Cuba. Their dynamic performances are high energy mixed with mashed up songs and originals in English and Spanish. They will be performing at the Stout Snug Saturday night from 5 - 8pm with Love Monkey headlining the night. The band showcased one of their original songs to entice people to check out this show. It was also a way for them to earn a spot on a future River City Beats segment. Facebook / Instagram: @dharmajax
River City Beats presents Bruce Allen
Best known for his collaborations with the dynamic duo, Allen & Allen, comprised of Allen Wiggins on saxophone and Bruce Allen on piano. Accolades include: Two-Time Stellar Award winner and most recently the Wayman Tisdale Jazz Award. Bruce performed at Carnegie Hall, NBC Today Show, Opened for Kirk Whalum, Boney James and Melba Moore just to name a few.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb Perform at The Florida Theatre
Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville, TN. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. The band has supported many national touring acts including, The Avett Brothers, NEEDTOBREATHE, Don Henley, Willie Nelson, Amos Lee, and Darius Rucker.
River City Beats presents Bruce Allen
Best known for his collaborations with the dynamic duo, Allen & Allen, comprised of Allen Wiggins on saxophone and Bruce Allen on piano. Accolades include: Two-Time Stellar Award winner and most recently the Wayman Tisdale Jazz Award. Bruce performed at Carnegie Hall, NBC Today Show, Opened for Kirk Whalum, Boney James and Melba Moore just to name a few.
River City Beats presents Last Resort
Hailing from the vibrant musical scene of Jacksonville, Last Resort is an indie rock quartet that's made up of brothers Jacob and Tim Skidmore, Ben Wells, and Jackson Moser. Last Resort delivers an authentic blend of indie rock that's both nostalgic and refreshingly original. The group met in high school and found a shared love for music. After they graduated, they formed Last Resort, and have been playing regularly since.
Valentine's Day Big Band Bash Feb. 10th & 11th
The Mission of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival: As a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival distributes proceeds toward a scholarship program to fund college educations for aspiring jazz musicians and works to provide a rich, diverse jazz offering to the Amelia Island area.
River City Beats presents Steven Cade
Steven Cade won the award for Best Country Christmas Pop Song for his original Christmas song “Still Find Christmas” at the Holiday Music and Film Awards hosted at the Salem Center in Jacksonville, FL. This success, along with more recent releases like “Amazing Grace” and “What Would Kenny Chesney Do,” highlights his talent for creating enduring melodies.
River City Plus: Sun Child releases their newest music video "Ghost"
Sun Child is a dreamy folk band from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. What started as a solo project by Brooke Garwood has turned into an incandescent ensemble. Their new single “Ghost” marks their coming out as a band, turning to the next chapter for the project.